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NEW @ GREAT OAKS! Vision Care Technology
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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, there was growing concern too many young people were not prepared to enter the labor market. Ohio responded by creating vocational school districts, which ensured that young people would have a broad range of career options.

By 1970, 22 school districts joined together to form the Hamilton County Joint Vocational School District.

Initially, there were to be two campuses, one on the east side and one on the west, but in 1971 all that changed when Great Oaks acquired the old Army depot in Sharonville. Additionally, 13 more school districts joined the vocational school district. In 1972, the school changed its name to Great Oaks and added a fourth campus with the addition of the Clinton County Air Force Base.

NEW! Vision Care Technology

Diamond Oaks to offer Vision Care Technology program for fall 2022

Three out of four people in the U.S. wear glasses or contacts to correct their vision, according to the Vision Impact Institute. The World Health Organization calls vision health a global priority.

At the same time, an aging population is expected to increase the demand for opticians, lab technicians, and other professionals in the vision care field.

That’s why Great Oaks Career Campuses will begin high school courses in Vision Care Technology at the Diamond Oaks Career Campus in Dent starting in August 2022. The program was originally slated to begin in 2021, but was delayed.

Great Oaks Director of Teaching and Learning Joel King said that the program provides new options for high school students. “It’s a field that offers good jobs and opportunities for growth,” he said. “This will give students who are interested in health care the chance to learn valuable skills, work with the same equipment that professionals use, and finish high school with knowledge and preparation that gives them an advantage in their career field.”

“Great Oaks’ role is to find career needs and create programs that start students on the path to success,” said Great Oaks President/CEO Harry Snyder. “Vision Care Technology serves our community by training the next generation of health care and laboratory professionals.”

Students will learn about common eye disorders; how to test for visual acuity, depth perception, and color blindness; proper use of optical instruments; and prescription analysis and fitting technologies.

The program will cover:
- The anatomy and physiology of the eye
- Basics of ocular surgery
- Use of ophthalmic equipment
- Identification and treatment of eye injuries
- Local vision screening
- Ethics and scope of practice
- Medical terminology
The program is open to students entering their junior year of high school in fall 2022. Applications will be accepted starting November 15. For more information, go to greatoaks.com/visioncare or contact Laura Domet at Diamond Oaks Career Campus, dometl@greatoaks.com or 513.612.7006.
Nov 8, 2021
Great Oaks notes Career Technical Education Month
Each year, thousands of southwestern Ohio students enroll in career-technical education (CTE) classes that lead to professional credentials in a career field by the time they finish high school. These students become nurses, aviation technicians, website designers, veterinary assistants, personal trainers, dental assistants, fire fighters, and more. Some take CTE classes in their own high school; others go to a regional career center serving their school district. About half continue on to college, often with credits earned in high school.

Great Oaks Career Campuses President/CEO Harry Snyder

The research shows that CTE works. American high school students in career-technical education (CTE) programs are more likely to graduate, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Other studies show that those students are more likely to be satisfied with their education and earn higher wages when they graduate. Adults who earn shorter-term CTE credentials can out-earn bachelor’s degree holders.

“CTE students have an impact while they’re still in school, and they make our community successful throughout their lives,” said Great Oaks Career Campuses President/CEO Harry Snyder. He said that local experts, business owners, and other community leaders are graduates of CTE programs, including those offered at the four Great Oaks campuses.
- Area businesses see value in CTE. Over 1400 local leaders serve on Business and Industry Advisory Councils at Great Oaks, helping educators choose curriculum, purchase equipment, and share their knowledge with students.
- CTE instructors are required to be experienced in their fields. Computer programming courses are taught by accomplished computer programmers; practical nursing programs are led by veteran nurses; culinary students learn from local chefs.
- CTE students learn using the equipment and tools they’ll use in their career field. Aviation students at the Laurel Oaks Career Campus work on airplanes in a hangar in Wilmington; engineering students program robotic manufacturing equipment, and cosmetology students learn in fully-equipped salons at the school.
- More than 200 Great Oaks students are currently on placement in local businesses, practicing skills from computer repair to automotive refinishing while still in school.
- More than 90 satellite programs allow high school students to have unique experiences in Great Oaks classes without leaving their high school. For instance, engineering students in Project Lead the Way, a Great Oaks satellite program at Milford High school, have designed and built prosthetic arms, devices to hold hockey sticks and violin bows, specialized masks, and other equipment to help children accomplish tasks and do more in their lives.
- Cincinnati Zoo Director of Construction Management Gary Gilbert is a graduate of Diamond Oaks Career Campus. He’s one of 32 Distinguished Alumni of Great Oaks, a list that includes inventors, a fire chief, police chiefs, business owners, an Olympic gold medal winner, an Emmy nominee, and numerous educators.
February is CTE Month each year, and local schools use that time to share facts about career-technical education. For instance:

“Career-technical education is so much more than the vocational classes of the past,” said Snyder. “CTE graduates have professional credentials and options for great careers, pathways to college, and success in whatever they choose to do.”
Feb 4, 2021
Loveland City School District included in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Week 2
* Story up-dated at 6:10 PM on 1-30-2021

by David Miller

David Miller

Loveland, Ohio – Ohio K-12 schools, including public, private, and career-tech entities, yesterday learned when their teachers and staff necessary for in-person learning are able to begin receiving vaccines.

Loveland City School District is included in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Week 2 of first doses, starting February 8 as well as Indian Hill, Moeller, St. Xavier, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Forest Hills (Anderson), Great Oaks Career Campuses, and Sycamore.

Included in Distribution Week 3 are, Kings, Lebanon, Little Miami, Mason, and St Margaret Of York.

Included in Distribution Week 4 are, Children’s Meeting House, Goshen, Milford, Ohio Valley Voices, and St. Columban.

Cincinnati Public Schools were able to jump the line and began their vacinations yesterday.

Loveland’s schools remain in hybird-learning at all buildings, a combination of some students and staff attending in-person five-days per week and some students and staff teaching or learning in Loveland’s Remote Academy five-days a week.*

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said that he is making it clear his “goal of Ohio returning to in-person learning either full-time or in a hybrid model by March 1st.” In order to do this, the governor identified teachers and school personnel necessary for in-person learning as Phase 1B recipients as part of the Ohio COVID-19 Vaccination program.

“Vaccine is incredibly scarce, and we simply don’t have enough to vaccinate everyone at the same time. Therefore, this will be a rolling process, just like it has been during other vaccination phases, with a goal of administering all first doses by March 1^st,” said Governor DeWine. “This rollout schedule is a heavy logistical lift that aims to ensure the maximum number of people can be vaccinated in the shortest amount of time.”

In a news release, Dewine said, “The plan also makes the process as simple as possible for staff to be vaccinated and is organized to allow most K-12 staff in a county to be vaccinated within seven days of their assigned vaccination start date. For the limited number of counties where vaccinations will take place over multiple weeks, local leaders will make the logistical and scheduling decisions.”

Eligible school employees will learn more about the locations and times of the vaccination sites from their administrators. The following documents list the entities by county in the week when teachers and personnel are able to begin vaccinations.

Week One (Beginning February 1st)

Week Two (Beginning February 8th)

Week Three (Beginning February 15th)

Week Four (Beginning February 22nd)

Here is the Loveland District’s latest Covid 19 Dashboard also released on Friday:

Below are the recent daily reports issued by the District:

The district has been notified of the following positive case of COVID-19:
- On 1/28/21, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 1/25/21.
- On 1/26/21, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 1/22/21.
- On 1/23/21, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 1/20/21;
- On 1/24/21, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 1/20/21;
- On 1/25/21, a non-teaching, non-school-based staff member, last at work on 1/21/21;
- On 1/25/21, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 1/20/21; and
- On 1/25/21, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 1/22/21.
- On 1/22/21, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 1/20/21.
Jan 30, 2021
Great Oaks Police Academy graduate blazes trails

At 57, Jenny Sena is the oldest graduate in the history of the Great Oaks Career Campuses Police Academy. It’s just one more milestone, though, for someone who has been breaking new ground her whole life.

She graduated early from high school and began college at the University of Wisconsin as a 17-year-old. One semester was enough at that point, and on her 18^th birthday she enlisted in the military, where she had a plan. “I knew that I wanted to be an officer but wanted to learn the ropes first. We were always told not to volunteer for anything, but I volunteered for everything.”

Jenny Sena

West Point was the next goal in Sena’s sights, and she was accepted at the US Army Preparatory School. “I was the top graduate from the prep school and got into West Point to study engineering.” While there, she was just the second female regimental commander in the Academy’s history.

From there she went to Aberdeen and then to Ft. Hood – 2nd Armored Division, where she was a maintenance manager for a support battalion. Then, in 1990 as the cold war was ending, she was offered an early release. As she prepared to leave the military, she attended a career fair for Army officers and discovered P&G. “At the time, I considered the FBI but wanted to have and raise children with my husband. I knew that I needed a career that would allow me to do so.”

Her work took her to Tennessee (Memphis and Jackson) and then Cincinnati, but she also traveled the world, working in plants as an auditor in China, Chile, Belgium, Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

Fast forward to 2020, and in retirement Sena decided to act on a life-long dream. “When I was little, I watched police shows and knew that’s what I wanted to do.” It happened quickly; she left her career on April 7 and took the police academy physical training test on May 9.

Being of a different generation than her classmates wasn’t an issue. “The other cadets accepted me and were supportive,” she said. “To them, I was just another cadet.” And Great Oaks was a good fit. “The instructors were excellent, and all have law enforcement experience. They taught us what we needed to know.”

“She was a natural leader among the cadets,” said Great Oaks Police Academy instructor Ed Dye. “She always led by example.”

She graduated with her class in November and, in December, took and passed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certification test. “The test was easier than I expected, and that was because of my Great Oaks training.”

Now she’s ready for her next career. She had a specific local police department in mind and has been talking to them. “Fortunately, the department is interested in someone with some life experience.”

I want to help change the public’s perception of policing,” she said. “I had 200 people under me in the military and know how important perceptions are. Besides, I like being part of a community.”

So, right now, Jenny Sena is right where she wants to be. “My mother always said point your sights on what you want to do and do it.”

“I’ll keep doing it until it’s time for me to go.”

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Jan 12, 2021
Great Oaks launches drone piloting certification for first responders

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Drones can save lives. First responders can learn how through a new first-in-the-world certification program for adults at Great Oaks Career Campuses: Emergency Services Drone Operator. This program teaches the use of drones for fire fighting, law enforcement, and emergency medical rescue.

Drone technology can be used during a fire to keep fire fighters safe while viewing the scene, after a fire by investigators, as a set of eyes during vehicle or foot chases, as a tool for search-and-rescue, or in many other ways by first responders.

The first class of students began on October 5, and included eleven firefighters and emergency services professionals from Sharonville, Norwood, the Village of Woodlawn, and the City of Cincinnati.

“Great Oaks is pioneering the use of this technology to save lives,” said Great Oaks Fire Academy Commander Johnny Mason. “An emergency services drone operator needs to know not just how to fly the drone, but how to view and interpret an emergency scene from above.”

The class offered at Great Oaks is the first course approved by ProBoard to certify students in NFPA 2400, the standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) for Public Safety Operations. Mason said that during the five-day class, students will plan missions, fly missions, and learn to maintain drones. They will also hold such training exercises as approaching a suspicious vehicle, conducting search-and-rescue activities, and dealing with hazmat situations.

During a training demonstration for local officials, Johnny Mason said the timing of launching this class was fortunate. “Great Oaks is celebrating 50 years this year, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to introduce training in life-saving technology.”

For more information, contact Great Oaks Public Safety Services at 513.771.1142.

Nov 14, 2020
Symmes Township’s Nancy Mulvey honored by national school organization

Symmes Township resident and Great Oaks Director of Student Services Nancy Mulvey was honored this month with the Distinguished Service Award from the National Council of Local Administrators NCLA, a national association for career and technical administrators. She was recognized for her service to career-technical education and for her professional accomplishments.

Mulvey has served the students of Great Oaks Career Campuses for more than 30 years as a math teacher, counselor, career specialist, campus dean, and district administrator. In her current role as Director of Student Services, she has strengthened both physical health and mental health services for students, led the effort to rewrite Board policies, began a summer camp program for younger students, and helped guide the district to record levels of high school enrollment.

The nomination read in part, “Nancy recognizes best practices in the field, and shares, adapts, and improves those practices to benefit current and future students as well as the organizations she serves. She freely shares her own ideas and innovations and champions those practices that others have developed, for the benefit of career-technical education as a whole.”

The award was presented virtually during the NCLA Best Practices Conference, which was held online this year.

Oct 19, 2020
Adult Diploma Program helps students earn a high school diploma and career certifications

Oct 1, 2020
Introducing Great Oaks Career Campuses

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reat Oaks specializes in career and technical education for both high school students and adults. At four campuses, Great Oaks high school students prepare for careers and college, and adults get training and certification to begin a new career or advance in a current career.

Over 30 career programs are available for high school students living in 36 area school districts.

Adults can choose from a dozen full-time programs as well as part-time career certification classes and short-term classes for enjoyment and lifelong learning.

Great Oaks has been named a Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Jun 28, 2020

Great Oaks Career Listings and Job Postings

Openings as of 6/25/2020

Great Oaks Career Campuses is a continuous improvement organization. Our mission is to provide quality workforce development programs and services to meet the needs of our customers. We rely on a team of enthusiastic, energetic, committed associates to fulfill our mission. Every position is important, every team member is valued. We hire individuals to join our team as:

Teachers
Administrators
Business Office Workers
Secretaries
Information Processing Personnel
Custodians, Maintenance, and Bus Driving Personnel

For questions, contact:
Great Oaks District Office
Human Resources
110 Great Oaks Drive
(at 3254 E. Kemper Road)
Cincinnati, OH 45241-1581
Phone: 513-771-8840

Click here for overview of benefits

Other Area Job Openings listed by Great Oaks

Job Title	Employer	Location(s)	Posting Date	Expiration Date
Building Opener & Welcome Desk Attendant	Cooper Creek Events Center	City of Blue Ash, Ohio	06/24/2020	08/07/2020
Rehab / Therapy Assistant	HealthQuest, Inc	Hillsboro, Ohio Blanchester, Ohio	06/24/2020	07/24/2020
Production Worker	Welch Packaging	Lebanon, Ohio	06/23/2020	08/03/2020
Diesel Mechanic	Sodrel Truck Lines	Cincinnati, Ohio	06/23/2020	12/31/2020
Collision Repair Apprentice	Middletown Ford Body Shop	Middletown, Ohio	06/23/2020	07/23/2020
Facilities Maintenance Laborer II	Cooper Creek Events Center	City of Blue Ash, Ohio	06/23/2020	07/10/2020
Mechanic Apprentice	Linehaul Heavy Duty	Cincinnati, Ohio	06/23/2020	12/31/2020
Craftsman / Handyman / Carpenter	ProMaster Home Repair	Cincinnati, Ohio	06/22/2020	08/31/2020
Endoscopy Technician	University Endoscopy Center	Cincinnati, Ohio	06/22/2020	07/15/2020
Laborer	Jostin Construction	Cincinnati, Ohio	06/19/2020	08/01/2020

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Jun 25, 2020

Great Oaks Fire Academy earns state accreditation renewal

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The Fire Academy at Great Oaks Career Campuses has earned a 3-year accreditation renewal from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS (ODPS). The announcement was made after a recent site visit from an ODPS team in which Great Oaks met all requirements with no recommendations for improvement.

The accreditation renewal certifies that Great Oaks can provide firefighter, EMT, Fire and EMS Instructor, and Fire Inspector courses leading to state certification in those fields.

“The site team complimented the operations and outcomes of our programs, with some very specific comments on our first-time and cumulative pass rate—which is among the best in the state (among training facilities,” said Great Oaks Fire Safety Services Supervisor Johnny Mason. “They were also complimentary of the vision, support and environment that we have created for our students.”

The Fire Academy at Great Oaks Career Campuses prepares adults for careers in fire fighting, and also provides area fire departments and industries with additional training and education. The Great Oaks Fire Academy is also one of just 63 agencies in the United States that is ProBoard Certified.

For more information about the services offered at Great Oaks, contact Fire and Safety Services Supervisor Johnny Mason at 513.612.5834 or masonj@greatoaks.com.

Nov 21, 2019